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Richard Glossip ruling isn't bellwether for death penalty: Legal expert

The Supreme Court reversed a lower court's ruling that had upheld death row inmate Richard Glossip's murder conviction.

The Hill - 10h

Why Germany’s debt rules are a bellwether for EU defence spending

Also in this newsletter: can European lawmakers convince the US to change its tone on digital taxes?

Financial Times - 1d

InZoi Director Isn't Trying To Steal The Sims' Thunder

When it comes to life simulator games, EA's The Sims has largely had the field to itself since its launch 25 years ago. But Krafton's upcoming title, InZoi, looks like it could be a real contender ...

GameSpot - 1d

'Notes on Surviving the Fire' isn't a rape-revenge thriller. It's a journey of grief

Christine Murphy's 'Notes on Surviving the Fire' isn't interested in a tidy detective narrative. The emotionally resonant novel will stick with you for a while.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Men: Mizzou likely isn't done rising after beating Alabama

Alabama's defensive struggles are Missouri's gain this week. Plus, Wisconsin, Michigan State surge as Purdue, Memphis drop and Louisville returns.

ESPN - 5d

The Death of Competition in American Elections

A vast majority of 2024 races for Congress and state legislatures were decided by low-turnout or meaningless primaries. The trend is making politics more polarized and eroding public trust.

The New York Times - 3d

OpenAI CFO talks possibility of going public, says Musk bid isn't a distraction

The interview with finance chief Sarah Friar comes during a pivotal time, with the startup reportedly in talks to close a $40 billion investment from SoftBank.

CNBC - 6d

Column: With 2025 SAG Awards, Netflix proved it isn't solving awards season ratings crisis

The awards show with the largest percentage of famous faces failed to grow its audience in 2024 when it made its Netflix debut. It's tough to imagine it will do so this year.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Cause of death of missing sisters was drowning

Henrietta and Eliza Huszti - both 32 and from a set of triplets - disappeared in Aberdeen in January.

BBC News - 2d

The Papers: 'Hounded to her death' and 'Don't be fooled by Putin'

A mix of stories lead Friday's newspaper front pages, including the latest in the rift between the US and Ukraine.

BBC News - 5d

Map shows drug overdose death trends by state

Data shows overdose deaths decreased by 4% between 2022 and 2023. The trend continued into 2024.

CBS News - 5d

South Carolina killer chooses death by firing squad

Only three inmates in the U.S. have been executed by firing squad since 1976, with the last execution in 2010.

CBS News - 5d

M4 death investigated after online 'predator' sting

Police arrested the man after accusations against him were live streamed on social media.

BBC News - 2d

One death confirmed in Texas measles outbreak

The director of public health in Lubbock, Texas, confirmed that one child has died of measles, the first death related to the disease in the U.S. in a decade. NBC News’ Sam Brock reports on how the ...

NBC News - 4h

KCAL journalist Chauncy Glover's cause of death revealed, ruled an accident

Chauncy Glover died accidentally after a mix of the chemical chlorethane and methamphetamine were found in the KCAL anchor's system, the medical examiner says.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19

Kim Sae-ron's death underscores the huge pressure on South Korean celebrities

Actor Kim Sae-ron’s death adds to the list of celebrity deaths in South Korea that underscore the enormous pressure they face under the gaze of a relentlessly unforgiving media that pounces on ...

ABC News - 6d

Six New York prison workers indicted for murder in beating death of inmate

Assault on Robert Brooks in December caught on body cameras, triggering widespread outrage and calls for justice. Six New York prison workers have been indicted for second-degree murder in the ...

The Guardian - 6d

10 former prison guards charged in death of inmate Robert Brooks

Ten former prison guards have been indicted in the killing of Robert Brooks, a prisoner who was incarcerated at the Marcy Correctional Facility in Marcy, New York.

ABC News - 6d

What we know about the Zizians 'cult' linked to six deaths

A US border patrol agent and a landowner stabbed 50 times are among alleged victims of the group.

BBC News - 5d

Teenager arrested in stabbing deaths of 2 women in Czech Republic

Officials in the Czech Republic say an assailant has attacked and killed two women with a knife at a shopping center, and that a Czech teenager has been arrested for the crime

ABC News - 5d

Argentina court clears 3 accused in singer Liam Payne’s death

An Argentine court has cleared three of the five people accused of their alleged involvement in singer Liam Payne’s death, local media reported Thursday.

NBC News - 5d

The Sims at 25: a terrifying facsimile of life, death and the endless cycle of work

Launched in an era when voyeurism reigned supreme, The Sims was both a curious pleasure and a Lynchian oddity. A new program in Melbourne celebrates its legacy. Get our weekend culture and ...

The Guardian - 5d

Mangione receives large donation after Trump death penalty order

The donor said the death penalty should not be politicized.

The Hill - 5d

Wife wanted in stabbing death of San Diego fire captain

Days after a Southern California fire captain was found stabbed to death inside her home, authorities announced her wife — who was previously convicted of voluntary manslaughter — is wanted in ...

NBC News - 5d

South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses to Be Executed by a Firing Squad

The state has never used that method to execute a prisoner. The last time an inmate was killed by a firing squad was in 2010 in Utah.

The New York Times - 5d

Pope not out of health danger, but not 'in danger of death,' doctor says

After a week in hospital with severe respiratory issues, Pope Francis, 88, has shown some improvement but is not out danger, Sergio Alfieri, one of his doctors said in a press conference Friday.

NBC News - 5d

Mali army opens an investigation into deaths of civilians blamed on soldiers

Mali’s army says it’s investigating soldiers who were accused by separatist Tuareg rebels of killing at least 24 civilians earlier this week

ABC News - 4d

Louisiana man on death row dies weeks before March execution date

Christopher Sepulvado, a terminally ill man who spent over 30 years on death row for the killing of his stepson, died weeks before his scheduled March execution by nitrogen gas.

NBC News - 2d

Death of unidentified man found in wetsuit not believed suspicious, inquest told

Investigators have asked UK police forces to check their missing people registers.

BBC News - 2d

Louisiana's oldest death row inmate dies month before execution date

Christopher Sepulvado was charged with the 1992 killing of his 6-year-old stepson.

CBS News - 2d

Cardinal Dolan says Pope Francis is ‘probably close to death’

As prayers continue for the health of Pope Francis as he battles double pneumonia and now "mild kidney failure," Cardinal Timothy Dolan was candid about his assessment of the pontiff. “As our Holy ...

NBC News - 2d

Breast cancer diagnoses and deaths expected to surge worldwide, says WHO

Cases in UK set to rise by 21% and deaths by 42%, while globally one in 20 women will be diagnosed with disease. Breast cancer diagnoses and deaths are projected to surge worldwide by 2050, the ...

The Guardian - 2d

Listeria outbreak linked to recalled shakes now blamed for 12 deaths

Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.

CBS News - 2d

World Cup winner who was '2mm from death' forced to retire

Double South Africa World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff is forced to retire because of a serious neck injury.

BBC News - 1d

Supreme Court orders new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sided with an Oklahoma death row inmate who claimed alongside the state itself that his trial was unfair, ordering a new trial and staving off his execution. Convicted ...

The Hill - 1d

Supreme Court throws out Oklahoma death row inmate's conviction

The Supreme Court threw out murder conviction against an Oklahoma death row inmate because a witness in the case lied in court and prosecutors withheld information about him. MSNBC's Lisa Rubin ...

NBC News - 1d